WE NEED A CHEAP EV, MOSTLY TO ACT AS A SOURCE OF HOME BACK UP POWER

EV Channels Review

This episode of Battery Bargains addresses three distinct viewer needs: a replacement for a Kia Niro EV, an EV primarily for home backup power, and a family considering a VW ID.4. For the Niro replacement, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Kia EV6 are recommended for their range, charging speed, and practicality, with the Volvo EX30 and XC40 also mentioned as smaller alternatives. The discussion on home backup power highlights the need for a "cheap and used" EV, with the hosts suggesting older Nissan Leafs or other CHAdeMO vehicles as DIY project bases, while also emphasizing that a dedicated home battery system like those from Anchor or GM Energy might be a more straightforward and potentially cheaper solution. For the VW ID.4 consideration, the hosts acknowledge its appeal but strongly advise against it due to ongoing recalls and stop-sale orders, and the potential loss of federal incentives. They recommend alternatives like the Chevrolet Equinox EV, Kia EV6, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Nissan Ariya, urging viewers to act quickly to secure incentives before potential policy changes.